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you all have such great ideas and i need some right now. I am going to have a party in may and i need some ideas for some heavy Hors d'oeuvres ( recipes would also be appriciated). I could serve during the party. I expect the party to last a fairly long time 4 pm until ? but i will know it will go on thru dinner, since several things will be going on at my house that day. we will also be grilling later that night. I would also love the ideas and recipes for achohol drinks that could be served in pitchers other that sangria and margaritas.

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool. In a food processor, puree the watermelon flesh. Add a little of the sugar syrup to sweeten, to taste. Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours.

In a blender combine the frozen watermelon cubes, more simple syrup, to taste, lemon juice and vodka, melon liqueur and blend until smooth. Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.

I double the recipe and make a large pitcher full, they are always a big hit.

you all have such great ideas and i need some right now. I am going to have a party in may and i need some ideas for some heavy Hors d'oeuvres ( recipes would also be appriciated). I could serve during the party. I expect the party to last a fairly long time 4 pm until ? but i will know it will go on thru dinner, since several things will be going on at my house that day. we will also be grilling later that night. I would also love the ideas and recipes for achohol drinks that could be served in pitchers other that sangria and margaritas.

you all have such great ideas and i need some right now. I am going to have a party in may and i need some ideas for some heavy Hors d'oeuvres ( recipes would also be appriciated). I could serve during the party. I expect the party to last a fairly long time 4 pm until ? but i will know it will go on thru dinner, since several things will be going on at my house that day. we will also be grilling later that night. I would also love the ideas and recipes for achohol drinks that could be served in pitchers other that sangria and margaritas.

Excuse my ignorance, but qualifies as heavy Hors d'oeuvres?

Appetizers you could make into a satisfing meal using enough of them.

Applie Pie Rollups. Lay out a few sheets of Filo Dough. Take Comstock brand pie filling. (I have tried them all, and the rest are not worth eating). Put the pie filling in a line the longest way possible. Roll up. Cook at 350 for 40-ish minutes. But into servings.

Deviled Eggs. Every party likes deviled eggs. (ok, maybe not a vegan party) I think it was in a Martha Stewart book said that they always disappear no matter how formal or 'classy' the party. The trick to making them easily is to put the yolks in a sturdy ziplock. Mush them with your hands really well. No lumps. Then put the rest of the filling ingredients in the bag and do more mushing. Store bag and whites in the 'fridge. Cut a smallish hole in the corner of the bag and squirt filling like with a pastry bag. Use the Betty Crocker recipe.

you all have such great ideas and i need some right now. I am going to have a party in may and i need some ideas for some heavy Hors d'oeuvres ( recipes would also be appriciated). I could serve during the party. I expect the party to last a fairly long time 4 pm until ? but i will know it will go on thru dinner, since several things will be going on at my house that day. we will also be grilling later that night. I would also love the ideas and recipes for achohol drinks that could be served in pitchers other that sangria and margaritas.

Excuse my ignorance, but qualifies as heavy Hors d'oeuvres?

Appetizers you could make into a satisfing meal using enough of them.

Applie Pie Rollups. Lay out a few sheets of Filo Dough. Take Comstock brand pie filling. (I have tried them all, and the rest are not worth eating). Put the pie filling in a line the longest way possible. Roll up. Cook at 350 for 40-ish minutes. But into servings.

Deviled Eggs. Every party likes deviled eggs. (ok, maybe not a vegan party) I think it was in a Martha Stewart book said that they always disappear no matter how formal or 'classy' the party. The trick to making them easily is to put the yolks in a sturdy ziplock. Mush them with your hands really well. No lumps. Then put the rest of the filling ingredients in the bag and do more mushing. Store bag and whites in the 'fridge. Cut a smallish hole in the corner of the bag and squirt filling like with a pastry bag. Use the Betty Crocker recipe.

Deviled eggs are great with 'real' bacon bits sprinkled on top. I think Hormel makes the real kind. Maybe it's a "northern' thing, but we love them 'round here . Ham and pickle roll-ups go fast and so do taco pinwheels. If you want recipes, I'd have to dig them out, but I'd be happy to if you're interested.

Yeah, pinwheels are great too. The great thing is they are pretty idiot-proof. You can make pinwheels with one set of ingredients until that is finished, then make something completely different. Rollups made with good flour tortillas, cream cheese, whatever meat is available and diced extremely mild peppers. Then chill. Also good because making it the day before is actually better.

Yeah, pinwheels are great too. The great thing is they are pretty idiot-proof. You can make pinwheels with one set of ingredients until that is finished, then make something completely different. Rollups made with good flour tortillas, cream cheese, whatever meat is available and diced extremely mild peppers. Then chill. Also good because making it the day before is actually better.

Hmm, we always add black olives and jalapenos depending on the group. They are quite tasty and always a favorite.

Mini pitas - get the little mini pitas that are about 2 inches across. Make a salad from chopped cooked chicken, chopped cucumber and onion dressed with yoghurt, a bit of lemon juice, crushed garlic garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander and black pepper. Stuff the pitas with the salad.

Home-made fresh salsa for tortilla chips. It's best made ahead and let sit for a few hours. Mix the following ingredients together

Get large white mushrooms, cut off the stems and very carefully hollow out the inside with a small spoon. Fill with a bit of grated parmesan or other cheese and salt and pepper, and bake until the mushooms are cooked - the insides will fill up with mushroom juice, which mixes with the cheese

Alternately blanch small white mushrooms and marinate overnight in a dressing of balsamic vinegar, a bit of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, a bit of garlic, and italian herbs. Serve with toothpicks.

A vegetable tray with dip is cheap and popular, and a cheese tray goes a long way too.

you all have such great ideas and i need some right now. I am going to have a party in may and i need some ideas for some heavy Hors d'oeuvres ( recipes would also be appriciated). I could serve during the party. I expect the party to last a fairly long time 4 pm until ? but i will know it will go on thru dinner, since several things will be going on at my house that day. we will also be grilling later that night. I would also love the ideas and recipes for achohol drinks that could be served in pitchers other that sangria and margaritas.

Excuse my ignorance, but qualifies as heavy Hors d'oeuvres?

Appetizers you could make into a satisfing meal using enough of them.

Applie Pie Rollups. Lay out a few sheets of Filo Dough. Take Comstock brand pie filling. (I have tried them all, and the rest are not worth eating). Put the pie filling in a line the longest way possible. Roll up. Cook at 350 for 40-ish minutes. But into servings.

Deviled Eggs. Every party likes deviled eggs. (ok, maybe not a vegan party) I think it was in a Martha Stewart book said that they always disappear no matter how formal or 'classy' the party. The trick to making them easily is to put the yolks in a sturdy ziplock. Mush them with your hands really well. No lumps. Then put the rest of the filling ingredients in the bag and do more mushing. Store bag and whites in the 'fridge. Cut a smallish hole in the corner of the bag and squirt filling like with a pastry bag. Use the Betty Crocker recipe.

Deviled eggs are great with 'real' bacon bits sprinkled on top. I think Hormel makes the real kind. Maybe it's a "northern' thing, but we love them 'round here . Ham and pickle roll-ups go fast and so do taco pinwheels. If you want recipes, I'd have to dig them out, but I'd be happy to if you're interested.

For heavy hors d'oeuvres that need to stand as a meal replacement, I like to think in terms of food groups or a balanced "regular" meal, so starches, veggies, protein, fruit and sweets. Easy, filling and nutrious food: Cheese tray with crackers, fruit & veggie trays, big ole bowl of bread with something like spinach dip, and candies or chocolates. Then add in some fancier stuff: asparagus & ham rolls, fruit tarts, mini quiches, maybe some Italian-style antipasti, and/or some hot hors d'oeuvres.

If you're not a cook or won't have time, you can pick up pre-made tart shells at many bakeries. Fill these with a variety of sweet and savory fillings: tinned pie filling, fruit topped with whipping cream, custard, quiche or egg filling, whatever.

Put meat, water chestnuts and green onions in food processor and finely chop. Mix with rest of ingredients. Place a Won Ton noodle in front of you with one point facing you. Put 1 ts filling on lower half and fold top half over, making a triangle. Moisten edges and press together, being sure you do not leave a pocket of air inside. Cross the right and left points by bringing them together on the fold opposite the point toward you. Moisten and press together. Fry in deep, hot oil (375°) until brown. Serve with Soy Sesame dipping sauce: Combine 3/4 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup rice vinegar, 4 ts toasted sesame oil, and 4 ts sugar. Stir to mix well.------------------------------

SpanakopitaMakes 16, but you can double or triple the recipe and freeze.

Preheat oven to 350°. Wash and dry the leeks before chopping. Heat 2 tb of olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté for 3 minutes, or until wilted. Transfer the spinach to a cookie sheet and let cool. Place the cooled spinach in a colander to drain any excess liquid. Once drained, coarsely chop the spinach and set aside.

Heat 3 tb of oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and translucent, about 10-12 minutes. Add the leeks with a pinch of salt and cook until the leeks become soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach, mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Transfer spinach mixture to a cookie sheet and set aside to cool. Once cooled, transfer the spinach to a mixing bowl. Gently fold in the herbs, cheeses, egg, and set aside.

Lay one sheet of phyllo out on a clean surface. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the phyllo with oil. Lay a second sheet directly on top of the first and lightly brush with oil.

Using a sharp paring knife cut the phyllo lengthwise into seven 2 inch wide strips. Working with one strip of phyllo at a time, place 1 tb of the spinach mixture in one corner of the dough. Fold the phyllo over the mixture to form a triangle. Continue to fold over in a triangle shape until the whole strip of phyllo is folded into a neat triangle package. (This is like folding a flag, or folding one of those paper footballs.) Place on a baking sheet.

Repeat until all of the spinach mixture is used. Bake on the center rack of the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately. After cooking, these can be frozen for up to 3 weeks.

Note: if you can't find the Kefalotyri cheese, you can use any hard goat's or sheep's milk cheese.

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Crudite (veggie sticks) with humus is a party must for various reasons: it's affordable & easy, can be made in advance, leftovers can used in salads or soups, it's lactose free, vegan, low salt, and low sugar. And it can be left out for hours, even in heat, and be fine. Plus it's a 'guilt free' munchie. Include olives scattered on the tray if you want a "wow" factor.

Bowls of mixed nuts are also good for these reasons, altho a bit high in fat.

Pigs in a blanket are always well received, whether home made or bought assembled. To make your self buy puff pastry dough or pizza dough and hot dogs or a nice sauagage (like keilbasa). Wrap, bake, slice, serve with mustard & toothpicks.